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1787 Fugio Cent - Raised Rims

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - Raised Rims

Coin Details

Year
1787
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Proposed National Issues (1776-1787)
Designer
Benjamin Franklin (design concept); James Jarvis (die execution)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.2g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A Fugio cent variety with raised (or high) rims on both obverse and reverse. The raised rims result from a different collar or striking configuration compared to the more common flat-rim issues. The obverse shows the standard sundial with "FUGIO" and "Mind Your Business" legends, while the reverse displays the 13 chain links and "We Are One" motto. Raised rim varieties are among the more distinctive Fugio cent types.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce. Raised rim varieties are distinctive and collectible.

Cross References

Newman; Pointed Rays, raised rims group

External References

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